Pfeiffer University Fact Book 2014-2015 Ju ly 23, 2015 Updated August 6, 2015 P reface In the Fall of 2014, the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and The 2014-2015 Edition of the Pfeiffer University Fact Book incorporates Assessment (OIRPA) at Pfeiffer University spearheaded the formation of an insti- some of the work undertaken by the University’s Data Integrity Committee. In tution-wide Data Integrity Committee. Patterned after a similar committee formed particular, the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment conducted at Methodist University, Pfeiffer’s Data Integrity Committee was conceived of and its own internal review of the Jenzabar ERP System, including (but not limited to) formed as a cross-functional team, with representatives from key offices across the the selection of appropriate tables and fields for the querying and extraction of data, University, particularly those departments who bear responsibility for the entry and the values to assign to key fields to ensure that queries extract the intended data, the maintenance of student records in Pfeiffer’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) reliability and validity of data fields, repeated use of consistent querying methods, as system (Jenzabar). Principal members of Pfeiffer’s Data Integrity Committee came well as reporting on missing and/or inconsistent data patterns. For example, in any from the following administrative units: Office of Admissions, Office of Financial given Fall Term, there are at least a few students whose enrollment records are found Affairs, Office of Financial Aid, Office of Institutional Research, Planning, & Assess- in two divisions, typically Undergraduate and Graduate. The committee decided to ment, Office of the Provost, and Office of the Registrar. include these individuals once per the highest division of their enrollment. Pfeiffer’s Data Integrity Committee elected to review five general areas As a result of the multiple efforts to increase data reliability and valid- related to the keying of student records into the Jenzabar ERP system: ity, OIRPA is quite confident in the robustness of the data used in the production of this edition of the Fact Book. To these ends, the 2014-2015 Edition of the Pfeiffer 1. Data entry University Fact Book does contain certain clarifications to data as presented in prior 2. Data records maintenance year editions. Where appropriate, such clarifications are identified in the technical note, usually located at the bottom of the page, below the chart in question. The 3. Consistency in querying of data reader should pay special attention to these notes, as they provide language that both 4. Consistency and accuracy in communicating and reporting of data explains and clarifies the method used in extracting and analyzing the summary of the chart in question. 5. Review of policies and changes in policies that might affect any of the above. OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, PLANNING, & ASSESSMENT (OIRPA) 2 FACT BOOK: 2014-2015 Contents Preface 2 F undraising Data 53 About Pfeiffer University 4 E ndowment Performance Data 54 Vision, Core Values & Mission . 4 A ppendix 55 University Leadership . 4 Appendix A: Fall Enrollment by Gender and Board of Trustees . 5 by Division . 56 Strategic Planning Goals . 6 Appendix B: Fall Enrollment by Ethnicity and History of the University . 7 by Division . 57 Enrollment at Pfeiffer University 8 Appendix C: Fall Enrollment by Age and by Division . 58 Fall Enrollment Over 10 Years: Total Credits Appendix D: All-University Fall Enrollment by by Division . 10 Home Residence and by Division . 59 Fall Enrollment Over 10 Years: Percent by Division . 11 Appendix E: 10 Year All-University Fall Enrollment by Fall Enrollment Over 10 Years: The Gender Gap . 12 Home State Residence . 60 Fall Enrollment Over 10 Years: Enrollment Appendix F: 10 Year All-University Fall Enrollment by by Ethnicity. 13 County within Division . 62 Fall Enrollment Over 10 Years: Percent by Age . 14 Appendix G: Fall 2014 Distance Learning Courses . 70 Fall Enrollment Over 10 Years: By Home Residence . 15 Appendix H: 5 Year Fall Enrollment by Curriculum (All Divisions). 72 Fall Enrollment Over 10 Years: Distance Learning Appendix I: Fall Enrollment for Certificate Programs . 79 Course Offerings. 18 Appendix J: 5 Year Degrees and Certificates Conferred. 80 Fall 2014 21 Appendix K: Retention by Tuition Code. 84 Fall 2014 Enrollment: Gender within Division . 21 Appendix L: Misenheimer UG Fall 2014 Enrollment by Fall 2014 Enrollment: Ethnicity . 22 Religious Affiliation . 85 Fall 2014 Enrollment: Ethnicity within Division . 23 Appendix M: Enrollment by Residency of Fall 2014 Enrollment: By Age . 24 Students Who Play a Sport . 86 Fall 2014 Enrollment: By Home Residence. 25 Appendix N: Full-Time Faculty and Staff Tables . 87 Fall 2014 Enrollment: By Undergraduate Degree . 27 Appendix O: Details of Student Charges . 90 Fall 2014 Enrollment: Graduate Studies Division by Degree Program. 30 Degrees and Certificates Conferred 32 Graduation Rates 33 Persistence and Graduation 34 Misenheimer Freshman Retention 35 Misenheimer Undergraduates 37 C enter for Professional Advancement (CPA) 41 G raduate Program 43 F inancials at Pfeiffer University 44 S tudent Charges 46 L ibrary 48 F aculty and Staff Data 51 F inancial Aid Data 52 OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, PLANNING, & ASSESSMENT (OIRPA) 3 FACT BOOK: 2014-2015 A bout Pfeiffer University Pfeiffer University first opened its doors in 1885 as a mission school founded to pro- leadership in professional and graduate programs that fill demonstrated needs.Vested vide an education to students who had few opportunities for formal learning. Much in its history as a United Methodist-related university, and propelled forward by an has changed over the years, but Pfeiffer continues to emphasize the “service before innovative faculty and staff, Pfeiffer prepares its students for a lifetime of achieve- self” principles on which we were built. Pfeiffer is a globally engaged, regional ment, scholarship, spirituality and service. university distinctive for its transformational undergraduate experiences and its Vision, Core Values & Mission University Leadership Pfeiffer University will be recognized as the model church-related institution prepar- The leadership of Pfeiffer University began with its founder, Emily C. Prudden. A ing servant leaders for lifelong learning. succession of administrative heads, called superintendents, followed. Those to fill ♦ We are committed to education excellence in a learner-centered community. the Office of President since Pfeiffer first became a junior university have been: ♦ We help people realize their full potential. W. S. Sharp 1933-1943 ♦ We include diverse learners in a caring, accessible community—the Pfeiffer C. M. Waggoner 1944-1953 Family. J. Lem Stokes, II 1953-1968 ♦ We value our Christian heritage and foster faith formation. ♦ We approach all that we do with integrity and with respect for the dignity of Jack J. Early 1969-1971 each person. Douglas Reid Sasser 1971-1978 Cameron West 1978-1988 Zane E. Eargle 1988-1998 Charles Ambrose 1998-2010 Michael C. Miller 2010-2014 Jerry M. Boone 2014-2015 Colleen Perry Keith 2015- OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, PLANNING, & ASSESSMENT (OIRPA) 4 FACT BOOK: 2014-2015 Pfeiffer University Board of Trustees (2015) Mr. Samuel J. “Chip” Asbury, IV - Chairman Dr. Kenneth E. Russell Ex-Officio Members: Waxhaw, NC Charlotte, NC Mr. Robert Brietz - Treasurer Mr. Arch Y. Stokes Rev. Laura Hubbard Auten - District Superintendent of the UMC Charlotte, NC Pensacola, FL Albemarle, NC Rev. Julianne Brittain Mr. C. Herbert Schneider Mooresville, NC Lakewood, NJ Mrs. Kimberly Brown – President of the Alumni Association Charlotte, NC Mr. James Cashion, Jr. Mr. Richard W. Thames Statesville, NC Charlotte, NC Mrs. Donna DeBoy – Past President of the Alumni Association Mrs. Jane S. Crisco Mr. Donald G. Walser Indian Trail, NC Asheboro, NC Gastonia, NC Ms. Torrianna Foster - President of the Student Government Association Mrs. Anne R. Daniel Greensboro, NC Emeritus Members: Misenheimer, NC Mr. Tony Dennis Bishop Larry Goodpaster - Western NC Conference of the UMC Norwood, NC Dr. Christopher L. Bramlett Charlotte, NC Albemarle, NC Mr. Bobby H. Griffin Monroe, NC Mr. Thomas Grady Dr. Christopher S. Howard – Faculty Senate Chair Concord, NC Misenheimer, NC Mr. Lawrence Groves Keswick, VA Dr. William Grigg Ms. Tonya Lanier – President of the United Methodist Women Charlotte, NC Mr. David McIlquham – Past Chairman Lexington, NC New London, NC Mr. H. Robert Herold, II Pasadena, CA Ms. Martha Phillips – Treasurer of the United Methodist Women Rev. Joy Melton - Secretary Linville Falls, NC Atlanta, GA Mr. Carl “Buck” Hill Albemarle, NC Rev. G. Scott Middleton – Vice Chairman Columbia, SC Mr. Warren D. Knapp Asheboro, NC Mr. Steve Pugh Asheboro, NC Mr. Ernest M. Knotts Albemarle, NC Mr. Russell Ring Alexandria, VA Mr. Ralph M. McAlister Norwood, NC Mr. Marshall Rogers Albemarle, NC Dr. Richard L. Petty Randleman, NC Mr. Albert L. Rose Charlotte, NC Rev. Dr. George Thompson Charlotte, NC Mr. A. James Russell Albemarle, NC Mr. George “Pat” Waters Mt. Pleasant, SC OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH, PLANNING, & ASSESSMENT (OIRPA) 5 FACT BOOK: 2014-2015 Strategic Planning Goals During the 2013-14 acadmeic year, Pfeiffer University adopted a new enterprise strategy, “Pfeiffer Forward.” There are ten distinct goals that comprise the strategy. ♦ Distinctive Undergraduate Curriculum ♦ Teaching, Learning and Collaborative